G.R. No. 248819 - GRACE CRISILDA A. PANTALEON, VS. OMBUDSMAN-MINDANAO.D E C I S I O N - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE, the Office finds respondent Grace Crisilda A. Pantaleon GUILTY of Grave Misconduct and Serious Dishonesty. She is meted out the penalty of DISMISSAL from service, including the accessory penalties of cancellation of eligibility, forfeiture of retirement benefits, and the perpetual disqualification for re­ employment in the government service. Considering that respondent is found guilty of two charges, the penalty to be imposed should be that corresponding to the most serious charge and the other shall be considered as an aggravating circumstance. In the event that the penalty can no longer be enforced due to respondent's separation from service, it shall be converted into a Fine in the amount of her salary for one year, payable to the Office of the Ombudsman, and may be deducted from her retirement benefits, accrued leave credits or any receivable from the government. Mayor Felixberto S. Urbiztondo of the Municipal Government of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, is directed to implement the penalty meted out against respondent, within ten days from receipt hereof, and to submit to the Office, within the same period, a Compliance Report indicating the docket number of this case. Further, the COA- Regional Office No. XIII, Butnan City is directed to conduct a special audit investigation on the alleged practice in the Municipal Government of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, of allowing employees to borrow from its tax collections, and to file complaints against responsible officials before the Office, if the evidence so warrants. Let the COA - Regional Office No. XIII, Butnan City be furnished a copy of this Resolution. SO ORDERED.